In London

Arrived in London

Atomic Energy by H.D. Smyth - 1945

Atomic Energy - A General Account of the Development of Methods of Using Atomic Energy for Military Purposes under the Auspices of the United States Government 

This little paperback caught my eye, when I was strolling through the Portobello Flea Market in London, a few weeks ago. It cost only a few pounds, and I bought it because I am interested in the history of WW 2 and also the first days of nuclear technology. In the forties and fifties, it seemed there was no limit for the use of atomic power. So, this was a genuine document from this time, written for the public (and authorized by the powers-that-be).  And - quite special, when you look at it with the eyes of a non-UK-resident of the 21st century - it was printed an published by "His Majesty Stationery Office" - I do not know it this office still exists.

It is a interesting read - and according to my research, a quite cheap buy. 

Turner, J.M.W. (1775-1851) - 1839 The Fighting Téméraire tugged to her last Berth

Turner, J.M.W. (1775-1851) - 1839 The Fighting Téméraire tugged to her last Berth, a photo by RasMarley on Flickr.

...as seen in the latest Bond Movie, "Skyfall", when he met Q in the Tate Gallery.

Richard Doyle - Deluge

Richard Doyle - Deluge, a photo by ortokur01 on Flickr.

another apocalyptic story from 1976

A few impressions.....

Seen at the Portobello fleamarket - nice covers.



And of course, the Tower Bridge and the HMS Belfast


Financial district


Urania, the muse of astrology,
Oxo tower.



and Big Ben.